Retrieves, searches, and analyzes Hacker News stories, comments, and job postings directly through Claude Code.
The Hacker News Explorer skill integrates the full functionality of the Hacker News API and Algolia search into your Claude environment. It allows Claude to browse trending tech news, fetch deep-nested comment threads, and search for specific topics within the global developer community. Whether you're tracking the latest AI trends, researching technical discussions on a specific library, or scanning the 'Who is hiring' threads for new opportunities, this skill provides a powerful CLI-driven interface to the Y Combinator community without switching contexts.
Key Features
01Deep-nested comment retrieval with configurable depth and limits
02Plain-text conversion of HTML comments and user bios for better readability
03Browse top, new, best, Ask HN, and Show HN story lists
04Advanced search for stories and comments filtered by type, date, or period
051,480 GitHub stars
06Instant access to 'Who is hiring?' monthly job threads
Use Cases
01Monitoring trending industry news and developer sentiments on specific tech stacks
02Researching community feedback and troubleshooting advice within HN comment threads
03Automating the discovery of job opportunities in the tech startup ecosystem
